Our "Doc" Harding may well be one of the best "secret weapons" on the web literary scene. His powerfully evocative classical-style poetry is lauded by many. He is also fond of writing O. Henryesque short stories. And his thought-provoking articles pull no punches. He is also working on some terrific novels.

Survived death more times than he cares to count. Awarded an assortment of chest lettuce, certificates and attaboys by the gummint and various private organizations, and wonderful children by his late wife.

Past board member of the Association of Florida Poets and the City of Sunny Isles Beach Fashion, Film, Entertainment & Production Council. Past board member and media production director of the Asian Pacific Film Festival of Florida (adjunct of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival). Past member of the National Writers Association, South Florida Chapter. Past member of the American Society for Industrial Security, the Data Processing Managers Association, the Peace Officers Association of Georgia, Mensa and Intertel.

Finished first novel, "Sleep Without Dreams - a Novel of the U.S Navy in the Vietnam War Years"; in work: "The Box Factor" (a techno-thriller), "Stars Be Our Destiny" and "The B.A.T. Chronicles" (SF novels); upcoming release: "Bay Leaves - First Eclectic Collection" (a wide variation of poetry, articles, and short stories).